Month: November 2012

On of the places we’ve passed by often while on the tour bus was Kilmainham Gaol. Without really knowing much about it, we dismissed it as “just a jail”, so why go to it? The balance But after hearing about the Eastern Rising, and the name of it being mentioned at the Dublin Castle tour,… Continue reading Dublin: The Dark History of Kilmainham Gaol, Part 1

Before we get to the really serious bit of Irish history, I want to take a moment and share some of the little joys we’ve experienced in the city– which are at the top of my list. Desserts and books. Queen of Tarts: Before Dublin Castle, we walked by this small, crowded, homey place, called Queen… Continue reading Dublin: The Little Distractions

Prequel to the day– The falling bugs I mentioned in my last post that, as beautiful as our place was (also worth mentioning that the hotel is known for it’s oh-so-yummy-award-winning breakfast!), there was just too much…nature. And in my experience, nature meant bugs. And bugs, for me, is bad. I think I described it… Continue reading Dublin: Dublin Castle

After 5 very uncomfortable, very terrifying nights at Edinburgh, we finally went back to sweet, safe, not-as-haunted Dublin. We stayed at a different place this time round: a hotel boutique– three houses in the property remodeled as a home stay. Breakfast would be the “main house”, where the owner personally cooks the meal. As beautiful… Continue reading Dublin: Riverdance